Frankston - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne is hiring experienced Disability Support Workers for casual shifts. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily activities, and accompany clients on outings or to medical appointments.

The role offers varied days and requires reliability, empathy and strong communication. Applicants must have a Cert III in Disability or equivalent, a current Working with Children check, First Aid/CPR, a police check, and a full Australian driver’s license

Qualifications

• Disability support role requiring a person-centred approach and flexibility.
• Must have rights to live and work in Australia and relevant checks.
• Requires full, clean Australian driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities and accompany them to outings or appointments.
• Provide companionship and support in home or community settings.
• Maintain safety, dignity and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Empathy

Proactivity

Calm under pressure

Self-management

Education

Cert III in Disability

Working with children check

First aid/CPR certificates

Police clearance

Australian driver license

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services - Melbourne VIC

Casual/Temporary

8d ago , from Help at Hand Support Services

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who would like to join us and help make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

You will be providing a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting. Every day could be different for you; one day you might be assisting in taking a client out for a day at the beach or taking them to a movie or a game and so on. The next day may involve assisting the client to attend a medical appointment and keeping them company at their home with a cup of tea, this type of work is exciting and varied.

You must have the following in order to be considered:

• Must have your own a fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check (if applicable) or Current police check (must be within 6 months from the date of application)
• Cert iii in Disability or above or equivalent experience
• A current Working with children check
• First aid/CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis

In addition to the above list, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $34.10 - $44.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability